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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE SHANGHAI TRIATHLON - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE SHANGHAI TRIATHLON - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

36 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai – Set against the stunning backdrop of Chongming Island, just 90 minutes from downtown Shanghai, the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai invites you to race on a lush, eco-friendly island with peaceful lakes and flat, fast courses. Whether you’re aiming to swim the 1.9 km lake loop, bike the 90 km out-and-back on Beiyan Highway, or run the scenic 21.1 km around Bright Tian Yuan Lake, this race challenges your endurance and rewards your training.

Are you ready to conquer this race with confidence and speed? Our comprehensive 36-week training plan is designed for athletes like you who want to push limits and achieve peak performance.

Why Choose This Training Plan for Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai?

✔ Built for competitive Masters athletes, especially 40+, balancing endurance, strength, and speed while minimizing injury risk.
✔ No base fitness? Start with a 12-week foundation phase to rebuild fitness, even if you haven’t trained recently.
✔ Precision training based on heart rate and power, synced with Garmin and other devices for targeted progress.
✔ Masters-specific strength workouts to boost power, endurance, and injury resistance.
✔ Swim drills with video guidance to improve technique without printed plans.
✔ Brick sessions and VO2 max intervals enhance endurance and speed for all race legs.

What You’ll Get with the 36-Week Plan

✔ Structured, progressive phases to peak exactly on race day.
✔ Weekly training time from 7.5 hours, peaking at 12 hours to fit busy schedules.
✔ Balanced training across swimming, biking, running, and strength for well-rounded preparation.

Your Training Breakdown

✔ Strength: 82 sessions, 59 hours
✔ Swim: 135 sessions, 47 hours
✔ Bike: 120 sessions, 110 hours
✔ Run: 98 sessions, 61 hours

Race Day Ready on Chongming Island

The flat, well-marked course on this eco-friendly island creates perfect conditions for a personal best. Expect comfortable water temperatures (~21°C), clear cycling roads, and a scenic run to keep you motivated.

Ready to Take Your Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai Performance to the Next Level?

Unlock your full potential with a science-backed, proven training system designed to make you stronger, faster, and more confident on race day. Commit today, train smart, and crush your next Half Distance Triathlon in Shanghai.

Join now and start your journey to race day success!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:16:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:31:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:43:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:16:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:31:00 03:00:00
Run
01:43:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Paul M Johnson

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